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Mar 15, 2012

The National Arts Program® - ABOUT US IN ONE MINUTE

The National Arts Program® recently took part in the 2012 Techsoup Digital Storytelling Contest. Non-profits from around the world were challenged to create a one minute video showcasing their mission. The NAP finished in the top five out of over 150 entries! We were overwhelmed with the response and would like to thank everyone from our community that voted.

Mar 14, 2012

NAP Featured in This Week at UMDNJ

The 1st Annual Exhibit and Awards Ceremony of the National Arts Program took place on February 23 at New Jersey Medical School, with approximately 131 artists entering their works for exhibition. Winning Best of Show was Mara Piltin (pictured right), a second-year student at the School of Osteopathic Medicine. The reception was attended by more than 120 people, 70 of whom were exhibiting artists.
Mar 14, 2012

Charlotte / Mecklenburg County, NC Increases Participation

Coordinator Mindy Levine did a tremendous job organizing the large amount of artwork on display at the 12th Annual NAP Exhibition in Charlotte / Mecklenburg County, NC. The exhibition featured 260 pieces of art from more than 25 different departments ranging from Parks & Recreation to the City Attorney’s Office. This is a 40% increase from their previous show held in 2011!
 

Many of the participating artists and their families were on hand to celebrate at the award reception held on January 26th. Each artist was presented with an ID label to wear during the reception.

Mar 05, 2012

National Arts Program® Featured on Inside Out

Elizabeth, N.J. – County of Union employees and their families are invited to exhibit artwork. Since 2002, employees of the County of Union and family members have participated in a unique program that gives them the opportunity to display their artistic creations.
Mar 02, 2012

Lexington-Fayette County Registration Deadline Extended

Don't miss your opportunity to participate in the 5th Annual NAP Exhibition in Lexington-Fayette County, KY!  The registration deadline has been extended until Wednesday, March 7th.

Artists invited to participate in this exhibition include Lexington-Fayette Urban County government employees, volunteers and the immediate family members of an employee or volunteer. Please contact venue coordinator Lori Rowland Houlihan at (859) 258-3123 with any questions. Or click here to register now!

Feb 29, 2012

2012 Colors of Pinellas Online Gallery

Click here to view the artwork from 2012 Colors of Pinellas.

Feb 28, 2012

Napa State Hospital Registration Deadline is TODAY!

Don't miss your opportunity to participate in the 5th Annual NAP Exhibition at Napa State Hospital, CA!  The registration deadline is today (2/29).

Elibigible participants include Napa State Hospital employees, retirees, volunteers and immediate family members of employees. Please contact venue coordinator Sally Denman at (707) 253-5981 with any questions. Or click here to register now!

 

Feb 27, 2012

2012 VIA Metropolitan Transit Online Gallery

Click here to view the artwork from 2012 Colors of Pinellas.

 

Feb 27, 2012

Student from the Technical Schools of Camden County Wins Third Place

Two senior students, Miguel Serrano and Maria DeJesus, participated in the National Arts
Program® in Camden County at the Katz Jewish Community Center, located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and Miguel Serrano won 3rd Place in the Teen category for his painting entitled “Terror Before the Storm.” 
 
Left is a photo of Sandra Turner-Barnes, Executive Director of the Camden County Cultural &
Feb 23, 2012

NAP Featured on Arts & Science Council Blog

Every year for the past 12 years, ASC has partnered with the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and Charlotte Mecklenburg Libraries to bring the National Arts Program to the Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center. The program is open to government employees, retirees and their families.
 
Click here to read the full article and view the video.
 
Feb 21, 2012

NAP Featured on West Hartford News.Com

WEST HARTFORD—Karen Israel of West Hartford was awarded Best in Show at the 21st Annual National Arts Program exhibit held recently at Capital Community College. Judges for the work had to review more than 300 pieces in all media, from sketches on paper to sculpture and crafts.
 
Click here to read the full article.

 

Feb 15, 2012

NAP Featured on Cape May County Herald.Com

COURT HOUSE – Freeholder Vice-Director M. Susan Sheppard announced that the county is seeking artists to participate in an upcoming county event.
Feb 14, 2012

Juror Raves about Lubbock, TX

On November 4th, our longest running venue held their reception celebrating their 22nd Annual NAP Exhibit. Coordinator Paula Griffith commented that this is a favorite show for the staff of the Lubbock Municipal Garden & Arts Center. This year there were 102 pieces hung and two jurors had the difficult job of choosing those that would be recognized with awards and ribbons.

Feb 13, 2012

Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, FL Joins the National Arts Program®

The National Arts Program® is excited to announce our newest venue: Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, FL!

The NAP will be partnering with Shands Jacksonville Medical Center to host their first annual exhibition in September 2012. Look for more details coming this spring!

The National Arts Program® is excited about this new partnership and we are looking forward to a great first show!

 

 

Feb 08, 2012

Indianapolis, IN Adds Artists Bios

This was the Fourth Year for Indianapolis and once again it was a beautiful showing of talent from the city employees, retirees, family members as well as city volunteers. Coordinator Kris May collected entries including ceramics, paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography and more, and as usual the exhibit was beautifully hung in the Garfield Park Arts Center.
 
Their awards reception which was held on September 24th was well attended and included catering from Target Deli as well as live piano music by Glenda White.